Cover Letter Format

THE BEST COVER LETTER FORMAT AND EXAMPLES

The way in which you prepare the cover letter is very important.
It shows that you have an eye for detail and that you can present something in a clear and neat way.
Both are traits that a recruiter is always looking for.
Moreover, letters that are neatly structured with a nice layout are read faster and better by the recruiter.
In this article we will give you some tips that will help you to make a cover letter with the layout/format,
we'll also give you some of the best cover letter examples.
Take into account the following 9 critical points regarding the format (layout) of your cover letter.

9 Tips for a beautiful layout:

1. Name and salutation

Start with your own name, address, zip code and city, followed by the name of the company
or organization where you want to apply.

Don't forget to state clearly to whom you are sending the letter:

always call first before sending the letter, so that you know to whom you should address the letter.

2. Place and date

State the place where you write the letter followed by the date .

3. Subject of the letter

Provide the description of the position behind the 'Subject' heading .

It is professional to make the font of this line 2 or 3 points smaller.

Give it a try and you will see it looks nice.

4. The body text

Use no more than 3 or 4 paragraphs for your letter.

And make sure you use sufficient blank lines.

In this way the letter can be easily scanned by the recruiter.

Remember that this is probably not the only letter the recruiter reads in a day.

5. Closure

End with 'With kind regards' and your signature .

For a letter that you want to send by email, you can use a scanned signature that you paste in the document.

But of course you can also take a photo of your signature with your smartphone and paste it as an image in the cover letter.

6. Order and tidiness

Let your cover letter be a model of order and tidiness .

That means no stains or creases with a printed letter.

Consider printing your letter on thicker paper and sending it together with your resume in an A4 envelope.

With this kind of small details you will stand out more among the recruiter.

7. No strange fonts

Use a standard font .

Think of Arial, Verdana or Calibri.

A recruiter must be able to read the letter effortlessly.

8. No errors

Make sure the letter is clear.

Don't forget your spell check and always have the letter read by someone who has an eye for it.

Print the letter and read it again carefully.

You discover errors faster on paper than when reading from the screen.

9. Create a PDF

Preferably don't write your cover letter in an email.

You never know how an email arrives at the recruiter.

Everyone uses a different email program so you never know how the recruiter exactly reads your letter.

So use a normal text editor such as Word or Google Docs (free).

And then always make a PDF of it .

With a PDF you know for sure that the reader sees the document exactly the same as you intended.

You can easily send a PDF by mail .

Good Cover Examples for 2019

It's always nice to have an example of a good cover letter letter to write your own letter based on. Below we have
placed 5 from the best examples made for supporting your needs.

1. General Cover Letter Example

Dear [MR OR MRS CONTACT NAME],

When I saw your vacancy for [JOB NAME] in / on [MEDIUM, such as WEBSITE, JOURNAL or NEWSPAPER] I was
immediately enthusiastic. It is precisely the position and working environment that I'm currently looking
for in my career. [EXPLANATION of why you are so enthusiastic].

After my training [NAME TRAINING] I gained experience in [RELEVANT FOR THE JOB] at various organizations.
For example, in the last [NUMBER OF YEARS] I worked as [JOB TITLE] at [ORGANIZATION], where
I was able to develop mainly in the field of [RELEVANT SKILLS / EXPERIENCE].
[TELL SHORT SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF: what experiences do you have, what is in line with the job requirements
in the vacancy, why are you suitable for this job?].

In my current job I'm mainly concerned with [name NUMBER OF IMPORTANT RESULTS that you have achieved].
Now I'm ready for a new challenge. In my work I would like to see more [what are you looking
for in your new job?]. I specifically see these tasks in the position of [JOB TITLE] at your organization.
Moreover, I like the [IMPORTANT ASPECTS of the industry in which you are applying, for example, variety,
freedom, result orientation, service or international character etc]. The position offered by you
therefore seems to be a great challenge in which I lose my knowledge
of [RELEVANT AREAS: specific skills, language skills, computer skills etc.] and
my [your KEY FEATURES: for example creativity, proactive attitude, customer focus, accuracy, leadership capacities]
can.

Of course I would like to explain this in a personal conversation. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

[YOUR FIRST NAME LAST NAME]

2. Open Cover Letter Example

Dear [MR OR MRS CONTACT NAME],

Although there are no vacancies at the moment, I would like to express my enthusiasm for
a job like [JOB TITLE] within [ORGANIZATION NAME] through this open application.

After my training [NAME TRAINING] I gained experience in [RELEVANT FOR THE JOB] at various organizations.
For example, in the last [NUMBER OF YEARS] I worked as [JOB TITLE] at [ORGANIZATION], where I
was able to develop mainly in the field of [RELEVANT SKILLS / EXPERIENCE].
[TELL SHORT SOMETHING ABOUT YOURSELF: what experiences do you have, what is in line with
the job requirements in the vacancy, why are you suitable for this job?].

In my current job I'm mainly concerned with [name NUMBER OF IMPORTANT RESULTS that you have achieved].
Now I'm ready for a new challenge. In my work I would like to see more [what are you looking for in your new job?].
I specifically see these tasks in the position of [JOB TITLE] at your organization. Moreover,
I like the [IMPORTANT ASPECTS of the industry in which you are applying,
for example, variety, freedom, result orientation, service or international character etc].
The function of [JOB TITLE] therefore seems to be a great challenge in which I share
my knowledge of [RELEVANT AREAS: specific skills, language skills, computer knowledge etc.] and
my [your KEY FEATURES: for example creativity, proactive attitude, customer focus, accuracy, etc...]

Of course I would like to explain this in a personal conversation. I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

[YOUR FIRST NAME LAST NAME]

3. Example for an Internship letter

Dear [Sir / Madam] [Surname],

With this letter I would like to introduce myself to you as a candidate for the
placement [description of the placement].

At the moment I'm studying [Name of study and possibly name of the institution] and would like
to put the theory into practice. Because of the many projects that I have carried out during my education,
I have discovered that the subject [name of the subject] suits me the most and that is why this internship
seems ideal for me. In addition, the work of [Company Name] fits well with my interests and studies.

Through my work experience as an administrative assistant at a financial institution, I have already proven
that I'm very analytical and that I can deal well with complex back-end systems. I also gained a lot
of practical experience. I get along very well with Excel.

During my internship, in addition to regular work, I could also carry out a research or project.
I would like to make an appointment with you for an exploratory discussion about the possibilities
to do an internship within your organization.

Sincerely,

[Name]

4. Nursing Cover Letter Example

Dear [Surname],

Very occasionally you will come across a vacancy that really suits you. A position that you would
love to apply for. Now it is up to me to convince you that I'm the flexible and energetic nurse
you are looking for.

I'm currently working as a nurse in the [DEPARTMENT NAME] department of the [HOSPITAL NAME] in [PLACE NAME].
I have been working here since my graduation at the HBO-V course in [JAARTAL]. In addition to basic care,
I also perform specialist procedures, such as [GET AN ADJUSTING EXAMPLE] and [ANOTHER ATTRACTIVE EXAMPLE].
In my work, the care and welfare of the patient is always paramount. I do this by empathizing with his situation,
offering a listening ear and being patient despite the high workload that we often face in our profession.

I'm someone who sets high standards for himself and wants to deliver good quality work. I can work well
independently, but also function well in a team. In my current position I work closely
with [DOCTORS, DOCTOR ASSISTANTS, PHYSIOTHERAPISTS, ETC]. This multidisciplinary approach
appeals to me particularly because you can learn a lot from each other and you are constantly
encouraged to get the best out of yourself.

The work as a nurse in your hospital appeals to me, because [NAME HOSPITAL] is a leader in the
treatment of [SPECIALIZATION]. And let my ambition lie here. With my specialist knowledge and experience
I'm convinced to be a good addition to your [NAME DEPARTMENT] team.

In the enclosed resume you will find more information about my work experience and training. I would like to
further explain my application to you in a personal interview.

Sincerely,

[YOUR FIRST NAME LAST NAME]

5. Teacher Cover Letter Example

Dear [NAME OF CONTACT PERSON],

On [LOCATION WHERE YOU HAVE SEEN THE VACANCY] I saw the vacancy of [JOB NAME] on the
[INSTANT NAME] and I immediately became enthusiastic. With this letter I would like to show that
I'm the suitable candidate for the position.

From an early age I already knew that I wanted to work in education. [PREVIOUS YEAR / X YEAR AGO]
I have therefore completed the teacher training [NAME TRAINING] and I'm currently working
as a [RAID / TEACHER / ETC] on the [NAME OF INSTANTIE]. I'm very enthusiastic about [....]. What
appeals to me in education is the interaction with the children, specially because they are in
this age class [REASON WHY THIS AGE CLASS IS SO INTERESTING FOR YOU]. I'm a patient and social
person and a real team player who easily adapts to others and likes to approach matters with humor.

I have noticed for a while that I'm ready for the next step with more responsibility. I would like
to take my experience in [CALL YOUR EXPERIENCE EXPERIENCE] to make a success of [JOB TITLE] and
fully focus on [X].

To give you a better picture of my knowledge and experience I have enclosed my resume. I'm happy to give
an explanation of my application in an oral interview.